Nottinghamshire pensioners only have until the beginning of September to claim extra financial support to help with rising bills amid the cost of living crisis. More than 14,000 Notts pensioners who currently receive Pension Credit are being offered the additional help.
A share of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) has been allocated to councils across the country. The money has been set aside to help with the rising costs of food and energy. Nottinghamshire County Council and partners were awarded £5.6 million to provide assistance to those in immediate need of help with around one third of this money allocated for pensioners.
The county council is now writing to all those who claim Pension Credit, whether guaranteed credit or savings credit, to invite them to apply for this extra support. However, those eligible will need to apply by Tuesday, September 6, (unless a later date is specified in the letter).
